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b"Today's guest Sheila Abrahams went from salon owner to freelance hairdresser by default, offering home hairdressing services. But with the freelance world being dubbed as \\u2018the black market\\u2019, professionals like Sheila struggled to be taken seriously outside of a salon environment. This was going to change!
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\\nSheila had a very different vision and got together with Heather Hopkins, who shared her vision, to form a trade association that set standards for the first time in the freelance sector. In October 1993 The freelance Hair & Beauty Federation (FHBF) was launched. Giving a voice to freelancers in the industry as well as making many services available for the freelance sector that had previously been denied. At last freelance hairdressers had a voice in the industry, were being recognised for running professional businesses and renowned for the importance they place on regular training to keep their skills at the cutting edge.
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\\nFreelance hairdressers have now had their own organisation for more than twenty five years and in 2014 the FHBF was rebranded the Freelance Hairdresser's Association (FHA). The freelance sector is now well established with recognised industry standards. But has the freelancer reputation really changed or is there still a stigma with mobile hairdressing? Thats what we're about to uncover in today's podcast with Sheila.
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\\nAs the founder of the FHA, the pride that Sheila has towards her astonishing achievement is clear \\u2013 and rightly so. \\u201cThe members are like my family. People have made amazing friendships through the organisation and I\\u2019m hugely proud of the support it was provided.\\u201d And, today she\\u2019s got some amazing insight into being a professional freelance hairdresser, and what it takes to succeed. Have a listen.
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